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Daiichi 1730, 25 pk
This hook was specifically designed to enhance the “natural appearance” of stonefly nymph fly patterns. In older fly tying recipes, tiers were often instructed to bend the hook shank of a typical 3X or 4X-long hook down, that way the final product exhibit
Daiichi 1760, 25 pk
Round bend, down-eye, 2x-heavy wire, 2x-long, curved shank, forged. Uses: Flies for steelhead, salmon and large trout
Daiichi 2110
Wide-gape, Limerick bend, medium wire, down-eye, forged Uses: Bombers and other flies for salmon, steelhead, bass or large trout
Daiichi 2141
This heavy wire salmon hook was designed for catching steelhead and salmon.
Daiichi 2151 10 pk
Bob Johns, a noted fly tier and hook designer created this “Bartlett” style hook in the 1970’s. He preferred this straight eye version to the more popular “up-eye” (see 2161) for his personal flies. This hook can be used to create beautiful curved nymphs
Daiichi 2220, 25pk
4X-long hooks are great for minnow imitations. The shank of the hook is the right length to create properly proportioned fish profiles. Some fishers complain that hook shanks longer than 4X allow the fish to use leverage on the shank to “throw” the hook s
Daiichi 1530, 25 pk
In the early days of fly tying and fly-fishing, “wet flies” were king. Dry flies and nymphs today are more popular, but wet flies, which are fished subsurface, are still very successful for catching trout, steelhead, and salmon. Wet flies do not closely i
Daiichi 2546
Made of stainless steel wire. Daiichi does not chemically sharpen these hooks because the process does not work favorably with this alloy. These hooks have ground needlepoints. They will not rust in salt or brackish waters.
Daiichi 1260,25pk
The 1260 hook was designed in 1995 by the Orvis Company and Angler Sport Group as a hook to use specifically with metal beads to make “bead head” nymphs. The shape of the bend and standard wire facilitates the use of beads with a smaller center hole. The
Daiichi 2421
This is the “standard iron” salmon hook. It has all the proportions and features that have been time tested and proven. This hook is especially utilized in times of low water when fish are spooky. At such times, fly patterns are tied smaller than normal s
Daiichi Alec Jackson 2055
Alec Jackson is a fly tier and hook designer who lives in the Seattle, WA area. This hook was specifically designed by Alec to produce spey flies that appeal aesthetically to both men and fish. Also preferred by many tiers, who tie collectable “full dress